Saucy Skillet-Poached Eggs

Time: 35 minutes

Make It Last: If you're ever had Italian eggs in purgatory, this recipe makes a similar Israeli breakfast dish called shakshuka. If you need to stretch the meal, simply add another egg to the pan. Top with any herb, such as cilantro, chives, or oregano.

Tofu and Vegetable Lo Mein

This dish has all the umami-rich qualities we love about classic takeout and non of the greasy sodium-bomb qualities we don't. Wavy, keep yellow Chinese egg noodles can be found in the refrigerated section of any Asian market and many supermarkets. You can substitute any refrigerated fresh pasta or even brown rice noodles; boil until just al dente. Sliced baby bok choy, carrots, snap peas would also be delicious here; add the vegetables in stages, from hardy and dense to leafy and tender; so all can cook to the perfect doneness.

Black-Eyed Pea Cakes

Time: 40 minutes

Make Ahead: We've turned two Southern slides, black-eyed peas and greens, into a substantial vegetarian meal. You could also substitute black beans or Great Northern beans for the black-eyed peas. Form the cakes and make the salsa a couple of days ahead, and refrigerate; then simply sear the cakes and serve. Complete the meal with Sautéed Tomato and Onion Kale. Traditional Collard can take an hour or more to cook; hearty lacinato kale takes just 3 minutes. For some punch, add a dash of hot sauce or red wine vinegar.

Mushroom, Asparagus, and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza

It's easy to skip delivery when pizza is so much fun to make at home. Load up the pie with as many veggies as you want.

Time: 40 minutesPrep Pointer: A sprinkling of cornmeal keeps the dough from sticking to the pizza stone and gets the bottom of the crust extra crispy.Flavor Hit: Balsamic vinegar adds a sweet and tangy dimension to the mushrooms and rounds out the marinara sauce.

Risotto Primavera

Upgrade option: Soak ½ ounce dried porcini mushrooms in ½ cup boiling water for 10 minutes. Reserve the liquid, and add to stock in place of water; cook porcini with button mushrooms.

Time: 40 minutesSimple Sub: You can use shelled fresh peas or fava beans, or frozen shelled edamame (thawed) in place of frozen peas.Use It Up: Combine leftover mascarpone cheese with a little sugar, vanilla, and lemon for a fresh fruit dip, or swirl into pasta sauce for added richness.